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GOOD BRIDAL SHOPS?

diamondgrl1 Posted: Aug 06, 2002 11:26 AM+

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Posted: Aug 06, 2002 11:26 AM

GOOD BRIDAL SHOPS?

diamondgrl1 Posted: Aug 06, 2002 11:29 AM+

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Posted: Aug 06, 2002 11:29 AM

Re: GOOD BRIDAL SHOPS?

I HIT THE WRONG BUT PLEASE EXCUSE THIS MESS...ANYWAYS- DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS WHERE TO SHOP FOR A GOWN IN THE NASSAU AREA? IVE BEEN TO BOTH BRIDAL REFLECTIONS BUT THATS IT SO FAR! IM LOOKING FOR GOOD SERVICE AND A WIDE SELECTION! ANY ADVICE WILL HELP ME OUT! THANKS

berlykim22 Posted: Aug 06, 2002 11:32 AM+

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Posted: Aug 06, 2002 11:32 AM

Re: GOOD BRIDAL SHOPS?

Lilletes in Baldwin
Large selection
good range in prices
and great help
Gerri helped me she was great.

I havent gotten my dress yet, but I been there twice and they are really helpful
good luck
kimberly

Annie02 Posted: Aug 06, 2002 11:44 AM+

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Posted: Aug 06, 2002 11:44 AM

Re: GOOD BRIDAL SHOPS?

Two stores I went to and liked were Bonaventure in Garden City (Franklin Ave.) and Elegant Bride in Albertson (Willis Ave.) Good Luck!

chmlengr Posted: Aug 06, 2002 01:04 PM+

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Posted: Aug 06, 2002 01:04 PM

Re: GOOD BRIDAL SHOPS?

Bridal Reflections has two locations - one in Carle Place and one in Massapequa. I bought my dress from the Carle Place store and had an enjoyable experience, start to finsh.

There are two bridal shops in Lynbrook. One is the Bridal Center on Sunrise Highway (been there as long as I am alive, and I'm already 30!) and the other is relatively new in the past few years, called Beautiful Bride on Merrick Road, about a mile from the other one. Both have gotten good reviews.

Karen62794 Posted: Aug 06, 2002 01:15 PM+

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Posted: Aug 06, 2002 01:15 PM

Re: GOOD BRIDAL SHOPS?

Princess Bridals - Farmingdale
Bonaventure - Garden City
Lillette's - Baldwin

michele31 Posted: Aug 06, 2002 01:25 PM+

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Posted: Aug 06, 2002 01:25 PM

Re: GOOD BRIDAL SHOPS?

Iused Bridal Suite in Centereach. Ask for Debbie. They were super nice and she knows what she is doing.

charliesgirl Posted: Aug 06, 2002 02:19 PM+

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Posted: Aug 06, 2002 02:19 PM

Re: GOOD BRIDAL SHOPS?

try the wedding salon in manhasset. the salespeople are very helpful and they have a good selection of dresses. they have a lot of dresses in the back so don't worry if you don't see anything on the racks. if you know what style you like they probably have the dress in the back. Ask for rosemarie. she's very sweet and honest.

yabbobay Posted: Aug 06, 2002 03:03 PM+

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Posted: Aug 06, 2002 03:03 PM

Re: GOOD BRIDAL SHOPS?

there is a bridal shop in cold spring harbor that my mom went into (she takes sewing classes near-by) and the woman told her that she can beat any price...of course being the dimwitted bride-to-be I was last year...I bought at the first place that I found the dress I liked in...

drjenn10 Posted: Aug 06, 2002 06:29 PM+

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Posted: Aug 06, 2002 06:29 PM

Re: GOOD BRIDAL SHOPS?

Lillette's, Princess Bridal(farmingdale), Burton's(melville).

diamondgrl1 Posted: Aug 06, 2002 11:50 PM+

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Posted: Aug 06, 2002 11:50 PM

Re: GOOD BRIDAL SHOPS?

thanks so much for all the feedback...i took the advice and set up an appointment with lillettes and going to go to bonaventure...i already tried both of the bridal reflection store, the one in mass. had a terrible experiance but the carle place one was helpful! thnaks again!!!!

Adrienne Posted: Aug 07, 2002 12:23 AM+

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Posted: Aug 07, 2002 12:23 AM

Re: GOOD BRIDAL SHOPS?

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.....Not Bonaventure in Garden City!!!!!

Sorry to be so dramatic but I really had an unpleasant experience with them. I gave them a lot of business and they tried to jerk me by charging me double for alterations because they forgot to do my hem (this was when i was a brides maid). They pinned my hem and when I found out they were gonna charge me again I said I would have my grandmother do it. They took the dress out of my hands and ripped the pins out.
I never looked back.

diamondgrl1 Posted: Aug 07, 2002 11:45 AM+

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Posted: Aug 07, 2002 11:45 AM

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i appreciate your honesty...there is nothing worse than a bad story from a bridal shop i will knock that right off my list of places! thanks sooo much!

Adrienne Posted: Aug 07, 2002 12:38 PM+

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Posted: Aug 07, 2002 12:38 PM

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GOOD LUCK IN YOUR SEARCH DIAMOND GIRL ... ENJOY IT

Mishy626 Posted: Aug 07, 2002 04:41 PM+

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Posted: Aug 07, 2002 04:41 PM

Re: GOOD BRIDAL SHOPS?

I've been to several bridal shops in the last week and for the most part have had very good experiences.

Lilette's in Baldwin: Pat helped me and was wonderful. Very patient and helpful. Nothing but good things to say about Lilette's.

Bridal Suite in Centereach: Beverly helped me and again was wonderful. This is where I actually fell in love with a dress. Finally, after thinking I would never have the feeling of 'this is the one!' I have that feeling. I am probably going back on Monday to order the gown.

Beautiful Bride in Lynbrook: Don't remember the woman's name, but she was nice... I felt the store was a bit smaller than some others and didn't have as many dresses in my budget, but they were nice there.

Paradise Bridal in Patchogue: Vivien helped me, again very nice and helpful. Nice selection of gowns, the best part is they have 2 rooms, over $1000 and under $1000.

I had called Bonaventure to make an appointment but cancelled due to the attitude I got on the phone. I'm sure they are nice there, I just didn't like the way I was spoken to just while trying to schedule an appointment.

All in all, I think all the places I listed were wonderful. Good luck shopping!